Enjoy the sunset over Gamla Stan
We ended our evening in Stockholm with an ice cream on a bench at the viewpoint on Monteliusvägen. The sunset from up here was beautiful and the highlight of our day in Stockholm! So if you're lucky with the weather when you're in Stockholm, you simply have to walk up here in the evening! You will experience an unforgettable view, I promise!
Visit the Vasa Museum
The Vasa is the only surviving ship from the 17th century in the world! Unfortunately, the warship sank on its maiden voyage off the coast of Stockholm. 333 years later, it was salvaged and restored. A museum was then built around the Vasa. Today you can admire the ship, which is almost 95% intact, in all its glory. It is clear that the ship will one day be completely destroyed due to its long time under water; only when this moment will come is unclear. Therefore, you should definitely visit the Vasa beforehand!
Admission to the Vasa Museum cost us SEK 100 per person (student price).
Relax in Kungsträdgården
Kungsträdgården is a beautiful park in the center of Stockholm. There are several cafés and restaurants in and around the park. The highlight, however, are the old chess players who spend their afternoons here at the permanently installed chess tables. A friend of ours even played there for a whole day once!
The Must-See: Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is Stockholm's old town. Ever since Stockholm was founded, crooked houses with yellow, red or orange facades have stood here in cobbled alleyways. The old town is a must for every visit to Stockholm! Whether you're having a coffee on Stortorget, walking through the narrowest street in Stockholm, Mårten Trotzigs gränd, or simply strolling towards the Royal Palace (the royal family's place of work), there's something to see everywhere!
Tip: The main streets of Gamla Stan are Västerlånggatan and Österlånggatan. They can be very crowded at times, so it's worth exploring the old town a little off the main streets.
Relax in the Björnö nature reserve
The green island of the Björnö nature reserve offers a mixture of forest, beaches, meadows, sea and wetlands. The nature reserve is therefore perfect for a walk or a day at the beach. If you want to relax, Björno is the place to be!
But there's also plenty for sports enthusiasts, as you can rent kayaks and go on a short kayak tour in Björnö, for example. There is also a sailing marina!
You can get to Björnö from Stockholm city center by car or public transport. The parking lot costs SEK 45 for 24 hours.
Admire photos from Fotografiska
As Bene is an enthusiastic amateur photographer and a friend had recommended it to him, we absolutely had to go to Fotografiska. The exhibitions were impressive. The photo series by a war photographer in particular left us speechless at times. It's not for nothing that they say a picture is worth a thousand words...
But the Fotografiska is not only interesting for photographers. That's why the entrance fee of SEK 90 per person (student price) is well worth it!
By the way: On the top floor of Fotografiska there is a café with one of the best viewpoints in Stockholm.